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AK55 MPU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

247,586 mi
Last recorded247,586 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 247,586 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 245,591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 238,853 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 238,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 238,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 233,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 227,991 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 225,771 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 214,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 199,954 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 191,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 180,763 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 172,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 165,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 156,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 156,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 141,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 125,408 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around all edges. Suggest Underinflation.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Engine/Bay Covers.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 104,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,831 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 78,831 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AK55 MPU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 MPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK55 MPU registered?

AK55 MPU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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